Description
Delicious bite-sized mac and cheese filled with savory chicken, perfect for game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup small elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic over medium heat until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, sautéed onion and garlic, shredded chicken, milk, and cheeses until well combined.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl and add to the mixture, season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Fill each cup with the mac mixture, pressing gently to hold shape.
- Top with breadcrumbs and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for convenience. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for cooked mushrooms or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Super Bowl, Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Appetizer, Game Day Snack